"Il y a dans la jalousie plus d'amour-propre que d'amour. "In jealousy, there is more self-love than love. - François de La Rochefoucauld

"Il y a dans la jalousie plus d'amour-propre que d'amour.

"In jealousy, there is more self-love than love.

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About François de La Rochefoucauld

François VI, duc de La Rochefoucauld, le Prince de Marcillac (September 15 1613 – March 17 1680) was a noted French author of maxims and memoirs, as well as an example of the accomplished 17th-century nobleman.

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Alternative Names: François VI, Duc de La Rochefoucauld, Prince de Marcillac • François, Duc de La Rochefoucauld • François, duc de La Rochefoucauld
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Il y a des crimes qui deviennent innocents et même glorieux par leur éclat, leur nombre et leur excès. De là vient que les voleries publiques sont des habiletés, et que prendre des provinces injustement s’appelle faire des conquêtes.
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